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BV55 XXF

2005 BMW 545

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,615 mi
Last recorded119,615 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 54587,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XXF
MakeBMW
Model545
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 119,615 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 119,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,004 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 103,175 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 96,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 93,818 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,463 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,065 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,503 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 80,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested wet

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 62,360 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 62,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 44,616 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 30,824 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 545?

Based on 11,076 MOT tests across 670 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,978
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
670
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 382
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225
Brake pipe excessively corroded 157
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 136
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 135
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BV55 XXF is a 2005 BMW 545 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2005 BMW 545 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 87,095 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 545 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 XXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 545 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 545 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 XXF registered?

BV55 XXF is a 2005 BMW 545, first registered on 24 October 2005.

Is BV55 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 XXF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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